Successful management of mycotic visceral aneurysms in a LVAD patient and navigating LVAD postoperative challenges

Successful management of mycotic visceral aneurysms in a LVAD patient and navigating LVAD postoperative challenges

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This report presents a unique case of concurrent mycotic aneurysms in a 64-year-old male left ventricular assist device (LVAD) recipient.Initially admitted with odontogenic maxillary fungal sinusitis and fungemia, he later presented sequal eclipse 5 battery to our clinic with significant weight loss, fatigue, and LVAD complications.Imaging revealed a large complex mid-superior mesenteric artery aneurysm with multiple associated jejunal branches and a ruptured ashy bines protein powder splenic aneurysm.Although these aneurysms were successfully managed, it is important to note the challenges in postoperative care, including anticoagulation-related complications such as post-splenectomy hematoma and intracranial bleeding.This case highlights the delicate balance between therapeutic interventions and managing LVAD-related complexities.